Jamal Bryant through the years

Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun

Rev. Jamal Bryant announced this morning that he is running for the 7th Congressional seat, now held by Rep. Elijah Cummings. At center is his mother, Cecilia Bryant, and at right is his 15-year old daughter, Naomi. He spoke outside the Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center on Eutaw Place.

Rev. Jamal Bryant announced this morning that he is running for the 7th Congressional seat, now held by Rep. Elijah Cummings. At center is his mother, Cecilia Bryant, and at right is his 15-year old daughter, Naomi. He spoke outside the Freddie Gray Youth Empowerment Center on Eutaw Place.

Rev. Jamal Bryant addresses protesters who marched to the Western District of the Baltimore Police on Friday, April 24, 2015, protesting the death of Freddie Gray after he was taken into police custody.

Rev. Jamal Bryant addresses protesters who marched to the Western District of the Baltimore Police on Friday, April 24, 2015, protesting the death of Freddie Gray after he was taken into police custody.